I came to relationship coaching after decades of yoga teaching, meditation practice, studies in Eastern philosophy and conscious communication. I’d been on the path of self-discovery for decades, and I’d made profound changes.
I left a dysfunctional relationship with my fiancé that was full of arguing and codependency and I created a much healthier dynamic with my current husband, Patrick.
Yet all my yoga and Buddhist studies didn't seem to be helping enough with my relationships. I was still creating difficult dynamics with friends, colleagues, Patrick, and myself.
I’d been stifling anger and grief and was dealing with childhood trauma but didn’t realize it. I'd been projecting, judging, criticizing and pushing people away, even though I longed for closeness with them. I was creating drama and distance when what I really wanted was more intimacy and ease.
Tired of feeling frustrated and alone, I finally sought help. But therapy didn’t cut it so I started a woman’s circle and joined a 2-year leadership and transformation coaching certification program that changed my life:
- I chose to reveal instead of conceal.
- I received potent feedback and implemented it.
- I took down my guard and allowed myself be seen and vulnerable. I released a lot of anger and anxiety.
- I became much more confident, lighter and happier.
- I came to love and accept myself.
- I stopped trying so hard to be liked and perfect.
- I learned to communicate in an effective and heartfelt way, so that I could truly be heard and understood.
- All of my relationships improved!
I now have several close girlfriends and my relationship with my husband gets deeper and sweeter each year. In 2022, we moved from our N. California community of 30+ years to Costa Rica where we’re building a new life together!
